Strong’s G3142 · Greek

μαρτύριον
martýrion

Definition

something evidential, i.e. (genitive case) evidence given or (specially), the Decalogue (in the sacred Tabernacle)

Etymology

neuter of a presumed derivative of G3144 (μάρτυς);

Where the KJV renders it

  • to be testified
  • testimony
  • witness

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What the first audience heard

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